Caishen - Choi Pak Sing Kwan - God of Wealth

Rare Edition 1 of 1
Chromoluxe Gloss Metal Print
Recycled Wooden Frame
Print Size 24 x 30cm
Frame Size 29 x 35cm

Caishen, the main Chinese god of wealth, holds significant importance in feng shui practices to attract prosperity. During Chinese New Year celebrations and in Taoism, Caishen is revered and sought after for blessings of abundance. Considered the most powerful of the gods of wealth, Caishen was appointed by Buddha as the supreme ruler of good fortune. With the ability to bestow wealth and good luck, Caishen is known by various names such as Zhang Gong Ming, Chai Shen Yeh, and Cai Shen. Devotees believe that Caishen safeguards them against financial losses and disasters.

In Chinese mythology, Caishen is often depicted riding on the back of a black tiger. As the god of wealth, he wields a golden club or stick with the power to turn iron into gold. Many legends attribute alchemical knowledge to Caishen, claiming he could transform metals into gold. One origin story from the Ming dynasty's novel "Fengshen Yanyi" recounts how a hermit named Zhao Gongming used magic to support the ailing Shang Dynasty. After being murdered with an arrow through a straw effigy, Zhao's killer was compelled to carry his body to the temple and extol his virtues. Zhao was later deified as Caishen, the god of wealth.